Sheffield, Lincoln, Glasgow, Manchester and Bournemouth have all cancelled public Christmas events this year as the impact of inflation and low funding levels from central government makes its mark
England s oldest Christmas market in the city of Lincoln was called off this year over a significant risk to public safety , as organisers around the UK blame rising costs and footfall.
Councils and organisers are facing a backlash over the cancelling of Christmas after festive markets are scrapped, light switch-ons axed and people outraged over pigs in blankets cards.